Comments on: The Night I Walked Out on My Family

By: Christen

Christen — Sat, 26 Mar 2016 06:37:48 +0000

Thank you. I’m reading this at 2:36AM on my cell with tears in my eyes. Your story, is my story. Thank you.

By: MaryEllen Bream

MaryEllen Bream — Wed, 10 Feb 2016 20:13:54 +0000

In reply to Terra. I'm so sorry you're going through all this! I hope you can find some relief soon. (Even just trying to put the kids to bed early and take a long, hot bath!)

By: Terra

Terra — Sat, 06 Feb 2016 21:55:56 +0000

I have been having little meltdowns every weekend. I’m a first grade teacher that travels 45 min to work and home everyday. I have a 9 year old, 6 year old, and an almost 2 year old that still nurses and sleeps with me. My husband works 6 days/week. I’m with kids 24/7. No one seems to get me. I can actually feel my heart beating real fast just typing this. I have found myself yelling at my kids, giving my husband the silent treatment because he won’t take a Saturday off, and no one will watch my kids….EVER. They are pretty good kids, but there are 10 grandkids on my mom’s side and 6 on my dad’s. After the 2nd one, they kind of got over them. My parents are always busy and when I ask one of them to watch them they give me a guilt trip. My mom has actually said, “I’ve raised my kids.” Although, she seems to have forgotten that she got a break every other weekend. I just need 1 weekend alone to recharge.

By: Dawn

Dawn — Tue, 24 Feb 2015 00:03:40 +0000

Oh, yes I have blown it good, more than I care to remember. I have cried when the school day was more than I could handle and even gotten in the car not knowing where I was going..
I remember going to a HS support group mtg on one of those days where the speaker said, “One of the blessings of homeschooling is the ridiculous amt of time you spend together.” I am sure my response was not appropriate and may have been blurted out unconciously.
That was years ago and my kids are older and I am thankful we homeschooled but I also learned to make time to just be,be close to God and away from the needs of everyone else because in order to be the mom they need, I have to be with Jesus first.

By: Sarah

Sarah — Wed, 18 Feb 2015 19:33:23 +0000

I think that all mom’s have been there at one point or another I’m a SAHM and I would go nuts if it wasn’t for my mom’s group. We get together about 2-3 times a week and after their kids go to school (and mine stay home, since we are homeschooling) I’ll be joining a homeschool group. Adult interactions is SO important.

By: Laura @Lalymom

Laura @Lalymom — Fri, 13 Feb 2015 15:26:53 +0000

Great post, I’ve been in those shoes and I def need to say what I mean, in fact we both do. So glad you are working on a solution because yes you deserve a break! You do good work and a lot of it, mama! 🙂 Hope each day gets better, and that knowing you are not alone has helped as well!

By: Lisa Aliperti

Lisa Aliperti — Fri, 13 Feb 2015 05:00:05 +0000

You are so not alone. The last time I left was when my 18 year daughter and my husband (her step-dad) were arguing. I had made a wonderful dinner and just wanted some peaceful family time since we all three work and she goes to school full-time. No peace to be had. It was tearing my heart apart so I left. Drove around for a while and called my brother the voice of reason. After calming down I came home and proceeded to tell them just what their childish petty arguing was doing to me. I think they got it this time.
My advice is extend your grocery shopping time to include a stop for coffee or to browse a boutique every once in a while.

By: Heather

Heather — Fri, 13 Feb 2015 00:32:26 +0000

I just love how honest you are. I feel this way often (And I don’t even homeschool!). Mommy is the hardest and most amazing thing we’ll ever do. (((hugs)))

By: Nancy

Nancy — Thu, 12 Feb 2015 19:50:16 +0000

Thank you for sharing. A homeschooling mom of five here that totally relates with what you wrote!

By: Rebecca

Rebecca — Thu, 12 Feb 2015 15:23:41 +0000

I am a single Mom that works full time. I live in one city, take my son to school in another and work in a different one all together. My week consists of constant commutes and taking care of the little one. So I totally can relate. When the end of the week comes around, all I want to do is sleep in and rest. But house chores and maintenance call me. I cherish the days my ex sister-in-law takes my son and I get a few days to myself. I try not to feel guilty for this, but I know it’s for my own sanity 🙂 God bless you for doing all you do. We all need a break once in a while. 🙂